The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated May 18, 2026, has these items:

1. The BBS was down much of May 18, due to internet and power issues. New
APC UPS batteries will be ordered in early June, 2026.

2. Several days of thunderstorms are forecast through late May, 2026...so,
the BBS may be down more than usual.

3. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

4. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

B) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

C) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

D) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

4. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

5. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

6. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

7. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

8. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

9. I am in the process of changing my amateur radio callsign, and will be
updating the needed bulletins, once this takes place.

10. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

11. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports. Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated May 18, 2026, has these items:

1. The BBS was down much of May 18, due to internet and power issues. New
APC UPS batteries will be ordered in early June, 2026.

2. Several days of thunderstorms are forecast through late May, 2026...so,
the BBS may be down more than usual.

3. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

4. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

B) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

C) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

D) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

4. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

5. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

6. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

7. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

8. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

9. I have been lax on answering email and doing other BBS tasks, due to
other things in life outside the BBS. My apologies for the delay.

10. I am in the process of changing my amateur radio callsign, and will be
updating the needed bulletins, once this takes place.

11. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

12. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports.

Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated June 14, 2026, has these items:

1. The APC UPS batteries that I had ordered were the wrong size, so they
are being returned; but new ones can't be ordered until September, 2026.

2. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have added the "no name" filter to prevent connecting/disconnecting
bots from trying to do DDOS attacks.

B) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

C) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

D) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

E) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

3. Several days of thunderstorms are forecast through late June, 2026...so,
the BBS may be down more than usual.

4. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

5. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

6. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

7. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

8. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

9. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

10. I have been lax on answering email and doing other BBS tasks, due to
other things in life outside the BBS. My apologies for the delay.

11. I have changed my amateur radio callsign, and will be updating the
needed bulletins, as soon as possible.

12. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

13. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports.

Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated June 20, 2026, has these items:

1. The APC UPS batteries that I had ordered were the wrong size, so they
are being returned; but new ones can't be ordered until September, 2026.

2. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have changed the FTP port to 5321, to prevent repeated connecting
and disconnecting bots from trying to do DDOS attacks.

B) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

C) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

D) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

E) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

3. Several days of thunderstorms are forecast through late June, 2026...so,
the BBS may be down more than usual.

4. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

5. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

6. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

7. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

8. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

9. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

10. I have been lax on answering email and doing other BBS tasks, due to
other things in life outside the BBS. My apologies for the delay.

11. I have changed my amateur radio callsign, and will be updating the
needed bulletins, as soon as possible.

12. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

13. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports.

Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, NK5LA, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated July 5, 2026, has these items:

1. The APC UPS batteries that I had ordered were the wrong size, so they
are being returned; but new ones can't be ordered until September, 2026.

2. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have returned the FTP port to 21, but will only allow one concurrent
connect. If prevent repeated connecting and disconnecting by bots resumes,
I will block the IP address.

B) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

C) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

D) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

E) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

3. Several days of thunderstorms are forecast through late June, 2026...so,
the BBS may be down more than usual.

4. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

5. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

6. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

7. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

8. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

9. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

10. I have been lax on answering email and doing other BBS tasks, due to
other things in life outside the BBS. My apologies for the delay.

11. I have changed my amateur radio callsign, and will be updating the
needed bulletins, as soon as possible.

12. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

13. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports.

Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, NK5LA, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated July 12, 2026, has these items:

1. The BBS may be down more than usual due to thunderstorm activity.

2. The APC UPS batteries that I had ordered were the wrong size, so they
are being returned; but new ones can't be ordered until September, 2026.

3. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

4. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have returned the FTP port to 21, but have had to block all connects
with a "no name" host name...due to repeated connects and disconnects.

B) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

C) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

D) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

E) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

5. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

6. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

7. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

8. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

9. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

10. I have been lax on answering email and doing other BBS tasks, due to
other things in life outside the BBS. My apologies for the delay.

11. I have changed my amateur radio callsign, and will be updating the
needed bulletins, as soon as possible.

12. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

13. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports.

Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, NK5LA, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated July 28, 2026, has these items:

1. The BBS may be down more than usual due to thunderstorm activity. Also,
the intense heat is causing brownout and blackouts, shutting things down.

2. The APC UPS batteries that I had ordered were the wrong size, so they
are being returned; but new ones can't be ordered until September, 2026.

3. I had to reinstall Windows 11 the other day on the BBS computer. No BBS
data was lost, but I'm still getting various utilities online.

4. The BBS has been UPGRADED to Synchronet version 3.21e

5. I have made several changes to the BBS, as follows:

A) I have returned the FTP port to 21, but have had to block all connects
with a "no name" host name...due to repeated connects and disconnects.

B) I have shortened the logon sequence for Verified Users In Good Standing.

C) Due to things in my life outside the BBS, I'm no longer able to update
the weather data in a timely manner.

D) The AI-WX and Solar Data doors have been moved to the Ham Radio and
Weather Related Bulletins doors.

E) I had to REMOVE the email feature, due to spambots proliferation bots.
See the bulletin on "Email And The BBS" for more details.

6. I rebuilt the file area descriptions, but a glitch has developed, to
where uploads had to be disabled.

7. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to go
through and see if I can revive it.

8. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, where no
(including the Sysop) could send, or reply to messages. I have found the
ICEEdit utility (which I really like), and also have FSEdit.

9. Microsoft security updates for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

10. I finally heard from current developer/owner of my original BBS software,
Tom Watt, after a long hiatus. He is going to rebuild GT Power from scratch,
bringing it up to date with similar features that Synchronet has.

11. I have been lax on answering email and doing other BBS tasks, due to
other things in life outside the BBS. My apologies for the delay.

12. I have changed my amateur radio callsign, and will be updating the
needed bulletins, as soon as possible.

13. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade.

14. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and use
the BBS.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch reports.

Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, NK5LA, Sysop